LEXAPRO Reviews (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (2093 Ratings)

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LEXAPRO  (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE):  Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  anxiety,,, depression None Yet I started taking lexapro to help with depression,,,,,I think for me its depression that leads to my anxiety,,,not the other way around. I still have a hard time getting up in the morning. My outlook is depressing. I'll continue and see what happens. I've had no real noticeable side effects. M 35 8 days
8/26/2009
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 1  Depression It made my depression worse. And it had severe sexual side effects, which did not help the depression. Hungry all the time! M 17 2 months
8/26/2009
 3  anexity I have been on lexapro for 2 days now. I feel like I cant sleep at night...my hands are sweaty and my chest is hot...if anyone else has gone through this please email me at [email protected] I really need some advice! F 24 2 days
8/25/2009
 4  GAD, Panic Disorder Nausea, upset stomach, feeling jittery, weird dreams, yawning if I don't take the pill at exactly the same time each day, lack of libido, and lack of appetite (which is good if you want to control your weight). But the worst is feeling like my brain is scrambled at night... like when I wake up it takes a while for me to feel like me again... like my brain has to put all the pieces back together again. It's hard to describe if you haven't felt it. I tapered up to the full 10mg dose (5 days at 2.5mg, 5 days at 5 mg, then the full dose). I felt best on the 5 mg dose. It definitely helped with my anxiety right away, and the side effects are much more tolerable than the Cymbalta I was on before. I'm on the 10 mg dose now, but will see about going back down to the 5 mg dose if my side effects don't improve (I've only been on the 10 mg for 3 days now). Overall, I think Lexapro is going to work for me, it's just a matter of getting on the right dosage. F 34 13 days
8/24/2009
 3  anxiety hives, angioedema. started with itchy palms, hives, then angioedema F 55 3 years
8/22/2009
 4  Depression/Anxiety First 3 days had felt like I was a talking box, fidgety, tired. Oh, and constant yawning. The first week or so I felt like I couldn't stop talking. I was really tired and fidgety at the same time...All of that eventually went away and now I feel much better. Most of my anxiety and depression has gone away...I am still yawning a bunch and I still have my "days", but overall, I am glad that I started taking it. I have always been leary of taking psych meds, but this has been good for me and my marriage. Used to be "on edge", and angry about everything, but it's all gone!!! Yay! F 26 4 weeks
8/20/2009
 3  Anxiety/Depression Short term memory loss, Drunk off of one beer, blackout on 2nd - 3rd drink, muscle stiffness, insomnia, vivid dreams, balance is off. I'm very back and forth about this because my mom takes LExapro and doesn't have any issues. I'm currently going to see my dr. because of my short term memory loss. I can't remember any plans I make. I quit drinking on the medicine because of the blackouts and I thought that might help my memory but it didn't. F 23 4 months
8/20/2009
 3  depression Helped my father initially with depression.Gerontologist kept him at 20mg. Recently hospitalized with sroke symptoms- falling,confusion. developed severe hyper-reflextivity- bruises from jeking and hitting side of bed, hallucinations, panic, flushing. Had spontaneous retroperitoneal bleed. Off for 2 days now and finally sleeping for past 2 weeks and more like himself. Wish I would have known the side effects esp at higher doses. M 83 18 months
8/19/2009
 4  anxiety/hypertension Fatigue (but not sure if it's the lexapro or my BP med. Diovan) Dr. prescribed lexapro because my BP was not responding to the Diovan. Since starting Lexapro, I don't feel tense all the time. Also, no longer have the urge to "smash" things. Generally, I feel much calmer and my BP has gone down significantly. F 59 2 months
8/18/2009
 5  anxiety At first I was jittery right after taking and experienced a extreme hunger. Those side effects are now gone. This drug gave me my life back! I started out at 5mg then 10 and finally at 20mg/day. Started slow so that my body could get used to it with as little side effects as possible. I have gone 2 weeks without taking a Lorazepam and I am finally out doing things in the world! Things I couldn't do before especially without taking a Lorazepam. I have not gained weight either. Thank God for Lexapro! F 8 weeks
8/17/2009
 5  depression The first few days, nausea and tiredness. But both went away. After reading the posts, I want to tell people, "to stick it out" on the nausea, etc. It does go away. Lexapro helped me sooooo much! My doctor added it to my Wellbrutrin 300XL, as it wasn't pulling me out of the pit of depression. Adding lexapro did....Please give it at least 10 days. I so feel for anyone suffering from depression, it is difficult and sad, especially when you are around people that don't suffer. They can't seem to help saying, "You're life is great, just be happy"....Drove me nuts! Hang in there!!! F 46 8 months
8/16/2009
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 4  Depression None I take 75 mg Effexor with 20 mg Lexapro and wouldn't trade it for the world. This combo helped snap me out of my depression and helps keep me positive, even keeled and smiling. I should note that I first started taking 20 mg Lexapro solo before Effexor was added and it was not very effective on its own. F 30 5 months
8/13/2009
 4  anxiety and depression and PMS indigestion (ongoing) and a feeling of "brain freeze" when I first began. I am experiencing increased energy, and with that, some increase in anxiety. Over all this medication had helped me tremendously so far with depression and PMS. WORD TO THE WISE: I attribute my success in part to the GRADUAL increase in medication strength- from 2.5 mg to 5 mg for over a month, and now to 7.5 mg for ten days and then onto 10 mg. Some here went to 10 mg in a week- for me I have been on Lexapro for almost 2 months and and still not up to 10 mg. F 29 2 months
8/8/2009
 3  depression/anxiety no side effects no change in mood F 30 3 months
8/7/2009
 3  depression feeling flat all of the time, almost zombie-like. No emotions whatsoever. Hair is thinning, insomnia, severe inability to concentrate, night sweating my doc prescribed this to me to ward off my seasonal affective disorder and depression..it worked good for a while, but almost immediately upon starting this medication I began to have terrible night sweats, I go to the gym and I am drenched after two minutes, and now I feel as flat emotionally. I'd rather feel something than nothing at this rate. It did work for a few months but the side effects are too much for me. I'd rather try something else. F 31 10 months
8/6/2009
 2  anxiety hand tremors, insomnia, waking up after a few hours of sleep having a panic attack/palpatations, constant yawning, fatigue, tingling feeling in legs and arms, dizziness similar to an aura before a seizure I take 10mg before bed. About a week and a half after starting this med, I began having constant hand tremors and shocking feelings going through my legs and arms. I was alos yawning constantly and realized that I havent been able to sleep at all. When I do get to sleep, several times I will wake up out of the blue having a panic attack, which is very scary. Also, I will wake up in the morning with numbness and tingling in my hands. I have had MRI/MRA and full heart work up and everything is fine. I fully believe that my issues are Lexapro realated, especially after reading the comments posted here. F 38 3 weeks
8/6/2009
 3  depression Decreased sex drive! Mood changes,tired all the time loss of sleep F 20 2 years
8/5/2009
 2  for mild depression spaced out/zombie-like,severe sweats,irregular heartbeats,extreme hot flushes,clenched jaw,loss of appetite,drowsey yet unable to relax,unable to sleep,irritable,swelling of face,extreme shakes,very jittery,very nauseous i was advised by my dr to take 5mg the first 2 days,then move up to 10mg,i felt drowzey and spaced out when taking the 5mg,with extreme nauseousness,and bad sweating.i took the 10mg in the late afternoon and felt very sick,went to bed that eve and couldnt sleep,got up as was so aggitated and nearly fainted,felt hot flushes rushing through my body/chest,skin was tingling,it felt like a bad mushroom trip/or like coming up on extacy.i had to call a friend to pick me up and drive me to hospital,the A&E was full,couldnt sick there and wait as was too aggitated to stay still,sat up most of the night,getting the flushes and the other symptoms i have described.i didnt take any doses today,and im going to my doctor tommorow as this was a scary experienced for me F 28 3 days
8/4/2009
 1  Depression Severe muscle cramping, twitching and pain in legs, esp thighs F 51 6 months
8/4/2009
 4  Anxiety, depression Nausea (severe at times), occasional tremors, delayed orgasm, hot flashes The first time I took Lexy (10 mg) was terrifying. I went to sleep, then woke up a couple hours later feeling extremely nauseous. All of the sudden a hot flash shot throughout my body, my heart skipped several beats, and I felt like I was going to die for a minute. I gradually calmed down and sweated profusely. That said, Lexy ain't all bad. I've been more socially confident, been told for the first time that I'm outgoing, and haven't had as much anxiety. My emotional range might be a little muted (I don't cry nearly as much), but I still feel like myself. Increased dosage to 15 mg a month ago. I missed a dose yesterday, and now I'm nauseous, my abdomen is queasy, and I get occasional, incredibly uncomfortable waves of heat that shoot up from my stomach to my sternum. Although I took my missed dose this afternoon, the symptoms are lingering. Rather disturbing, and I wonder how the hell I'm going to get off this stuff. But Lexy's different for everyone, and it certainly has helped out with my anxiety. Keep an open mind. M 21 11 months
8/2/2009

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